Hypertherm, Inc.

Two specific concerns with plasma holes are the taper and the ding or divot that is present on the interior of the hole. Both of these cut quality issues prevent a bolt from being able to pass through...
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When it comes to cutting stainless steel,
plasma cutting isn't the first method
that comes to mind for most metal
fabricators. Odds are they aren't cutting a lot of
stainless steel plate, however....
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Working with thick materials requires equipment with specific capabilities, but not every company has the means to tackle the challenge. Houston-based Sabre Alloys does thanks to some help from...
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Plasma cutting is a thermal cutting process in which a beam of ionized gas heats an electrically conductive metal beyond its melting point and flushes molten metal through the kerf of the cut. The...
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In any discussion about how to cut metal, plasma cutting is right up there with laser and waterjet. The technology gets a bad rap, though, when the discussion turns to cutting aluminum. There are five...
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This article explores the three most common metal cutting processes - laser, oxyfuel and plasma - to help you make a confident and informed decision on the process that best suits your needs.
The...
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High-density plasma arc cutting can effectively cut thick plate. The most challenging aspect, in fact, is that initial pierce. To that end, a few basic strategies help overcome this challenge,...
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Using plasma systems to perform bevel cutting on specially designed cutting tables (with bevel heads) has been done in the metal cutting industry for years. By using a bevel head, you can eliminate...
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Advancements in nesting software development have made a real impact in terms of increased material utilization and machine uptime, but for a fabricator to get the most out of the nesting software, it...
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New materials and torch shapes are increasing the range of plasma cutting applications. This article describes how.
Every new technology, from automobiles to televisions, goes through an evolutionary...
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Plasma systems have been used to cut metal for over 50 years and provide numerous
advantages over other cutting methods. So why isn't everyone cutting with plasma? Some people believe that plasma...
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When demand grows, a company's reputation relies on its ability to deliver quality products in a timely manner. Business has been brisk at Schramm Inc., West Chester, Pa. The company found itself...
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The fiber laser and plasma systems share similar delivery systems. Neither require any kind of optical alignment between the power source and cutting head. The two thermal cutting processes share many...
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A considerable percentage of the total cycle time is non-cutting time (time spent moving from one cut to the next cut - also known as cut-to-cut cycle time). Hypertherm has responded to industry...
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It's no secret that plasma torch consumables play an integral role in achieving a successful cut. What may not be widely known, however, is the relationship among the consumable components, and that...
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This article offers an overview of manual plasma arc cutting (PAC) technology from the early days to the present, including an explanation of different power supplies, recommendations for selecting...
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